What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Bautzen?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Bautzen is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Bautzen?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Bautzen is to fly and train which takes 3h 41m and costs €150 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Bautzen via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bautzen via Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Mainz to Bautzen?

The distance between Mainz and Bautzen is 579 km. The road distance is 544.3 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Bautzen without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Bautzen without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €110 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Bautzen?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Mainz to Bautzen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bautzen bus from?

Mainz to Bautzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bautzen train from?

Mainz to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Bautzen?

The best way to get from Mainz to Bautzen is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Mainz to Bautzen bus arrive?

Mainz to Bautzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Mainz to Bautzen train arrive?

Mainz to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Bautzen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Bautzen is 544 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Mainz to Bautzen.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Bautzen?

Book your Mainz to Bautzen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Bautzen?

Book your Mainz to Bautzen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bautzen?

There are 478+ hotels available in Bautzen.

Mainz to Bautzen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Bautzen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 50
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
5h 57m
€115–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Dresden central stationbus N1306
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bautzenbus N1230 / ...
9h 5m
€39–67
Drive 544.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Bautzencar 544.3 km
4h 32m
€78–113
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
3h 41m
€151–384
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain
5h 56m
€132–437

Mainz to Bautzen by train

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 579.3 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Bautzen, Germany?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Bautzen via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Dresden-Neustadt in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Bautzen via Dresden central station in around 9h 5m.

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